Wondering what to do around Erica?
ADVENTURE AWAITS
Nestled in the foothills of the Baw Baw National Park, Erica is at the heart of Gippsland’s Mountain Rivers Region and is your perfect base for some bush and mountain exploration.
The township consists of the Erica Hotel Motel (aka, the pub), Erica General Store, Erica Ski & Chain Hire, Erica Caravan Park, and Erica Cafe & Bar; with the (hopefully) soon to open Mountain Rivers Bakehouse; and now the Erica Acorn food van.
With snowfields, mountains and lakes, all within a stones throw from Erica, we have no doubt that you will quickly find a variety of activities that you can enjoy.
For the unaquainted, there is NO FUEL available after you leave Moe, so make sure you've got enough to enjoy your adventures.
Love Nature? Check out the bush walking tracks & hiking trails of Mt Erica, including Mushroom Rocks & Mt Saint Gwinear, Walhalla Goldfields Rail Trail, including Poverty Point, Tyers Junction Rail Trail, and the nearby Great Walhalla Alpine Trail (map).
Love Dirt Bike Riding? With a variety of tracks nearby, there's sure to be one to suit your experience and skill level, and if you're looking for a new dirt bike adventure, the team at Aussie Dirt Bike Tours are sure to impress.
Love 4WDing? We've got some of the best four-wheel drive tracks you could explore, including South Face Road and Aberfeldy.
Love Mountain Bike Riding? Local Mountain Bike tracks can be found at the Erica Mountain Bike Park, with Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort hosting trails, including the world renowned Mt Baw Baw Downhill DH1. There are tracks suitable for beginners, right through to the true adventurer.
Love fishing? Cast a line in the Thomson River, catch a trout, redfin or bass down at Blue Rock Lake, or even try your hand at Fly Fishing.
Love camping? Check out Caringal Scout Camp, Seninis Campground (Moondarra State Park), or Coopers Creek.
Love adventure? Why not make your way to Erica via the West Gippsland Hinterland Drive, explore the Autumn Photography Trail, or come and check out Thomson Reservoir and the Thomson Dam Wall.
Love history & exploring? Located just 20 minutes from Erica, take a step back in time to a place where gold was first discovered in 1862. Offering the Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine Tours and the Walhalla Goldfields Railway, you can be sure there is something for the whole family to enjoy in Walhalla.
Did you know? If you travel to an Alpine resort during the declared snow season, you are required to carry snow chains. Diamond-style chains are required when driving to Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort. For all your snow gear, including clothing, equipment & chain hire, call in and see the team at Erica Ski & Chain Hire.
There's plenty to see and do in and around Erica.
What will your adventure include?
When it's warm...
After a cracker of a day exploring the region, whether you've been hiking, bushwalking, 4WDing, dirt biking, mountain biking, cycling the peaks, fishing, or panning for gold, call in to the Erica Hotel for a cold one to quench that explorers thirst and grab a bite to satisfy your appetite.
Whether you want to sit and relax on the deck, out the front or at the bar, we've got you covered; or if you'd prefer to grab & go, check out the range in our bottleshop.
When it's cool...
After a day of adventures in the snow, whether you've been skiing at Mt Baw Baw or tobogganing at Mt Saint Gwinear, or a long day of picture taking & memory making along the Autumn Photography Trail, come and warm yourself by the open fireplace, and enjoy the cozy, friendly atmosphere as you sip on a glass of pinot or cab sauv, and for that added warmth, tuck into one of our popular Hot Rock meals, or a parma straight from under the grill.
